WORSHIPPING GOD IN SPIRIT PART 2
Text: John 4:23–24
INTRODUCTION
God is Spirit, and therefore, our worship must be spiritual in nature. Worship must be in the spirit to connect with Him. It must come from a heart that is genuinely connected to Him, submitted to His will and responsive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
A person can sing beautifully, dance enthusiastically and participate actively in church services without necessarily offering genuine worship to God.
To worship God in the Spirit means…
1. Worship Must Come From the Heart
▪︎ God examines the heart (1 Samuel 16:7).
▪︎ True worship involves sincerity and genuine devotion (Psalm 86:11–12).
▪︎ Worship must not be hypocritical or superficial (on the surface, not deep, unintentional)- Matthew 15:8.
2. Worship Must Be Inspired and Empowered by the Holy Spirit
▪︎ The Holy Spirit helps believers worship God (Philippians 3:3).
▪︎ We must be continually filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18–20). To be filled by the Holy Spirit means to be fully controlled and guided by God’s Spirit, not by your own flesh or feelings. Letting God control your heart, your mouth,and your actions every day.
▪︎ The Holy Spirit helps us relate with God as our Father (Romans 8:15–16).
3. Worship Requires Spiritual Preparation
▪︎ A clean heart and a right spirit (Psalm 51:10). A right spirit means an inner disposition that is steady, faithful, and aligned with God’s will. Check Ezekiel 36:26.
▪︎ A surrendered heart (Romans 12:1).
▪︎ Freedom from sin and unrighteousness (Hebrews 10:22).
▪︎ A heart of thanksgiving and gratitude (Colossians 3:16–17).
Reflection Question: What are some attitudes and behaviours that can hinder believers from worshipping God genuinely?
CONCLUSION
Worthy worship is not primarily about what comes out of our mouths but what proceeds from our hearts. God desires worshippers whose hearts are genuinely devoted to Him.
PRAYERS
1. Father, create in me a clean heart, so that my worship will always be acceptable to You.
2. Holy Spirit, take complete control of my life and empower me to worship the Father genuinely and sincerely.
3. O Lord, help me to maintain a consistent and intimate relationship with You, so that my worship will not be limited to church gatherings.
4. Father, grant me the grace to live a holy and consecrated life that is fit for worthy worship.